Lot 4 | Ilkerton Ridge, Lyndown Farms Estate, Lynton, Devon, EX35

A spectacular upland farming estate within Exmoor National Park

Description

Extending to about 735 acres of open moorland, Ilkerton Ridge lies to the southwest of the Estate in a spectacular position overlooking the Exmoor National Park. There are a number of prehistoric landscape monuments and features including the two round barrows and cairn cemetery.

The freehold is owned but is subject to 3rd party grazing rights some of which lie with Lot 1 South Stock Farm. There is a Higher Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme administered by the Ilkerton Ridge Commoners Association which provides a useful income. Ilkerton Ridge has also been entered into the Reviving Exmoor’s Heartland Landscape Recovery Project. The project was approved for a two-year development phase in 2024 and if successful, the implementation phase will run for 30 years, offering numerous conservation opportunities and potential for substantial income.

Location

The Lyndown Farms Estate lies in the Exmoor National Park near the Devon/Somerset border, an area renowned for its rolling moorland interspersed with ancient woodlands, river valleys and dramatic coastline. Situated less than 4 miles inland from the North Devon Coast, the Estate affords the perfect combination of both rural tranquillity with accessibility to urban amenities.

The Estate is conveniently within striking distance of the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth which offer a wide range of amenities including shops, schools, and recreational facilities. The nearby A39 provides excellent transport links to Barnstaple to the west and Minehead to the east which provide a more extensive range of shopping, professional and cultural facilities.
Barnstaple has a train station which provides a regular direct service to Exeter from where you can join the main railway line services. There are international airports at Exeter and Bristol.

The surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The Exmoor National Park boasts beautiful moorland scenery with numerous hiking and cycling options. The North Devon Coastline is one of the most highly regarded surfing locations in the UK and is designated as an official World Surfing Reserve.




Acreage: 735 Acres

Additional Info

Council Tax Band = C-D | EPC = E-F